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LG62 HTE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 HTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 51,091 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 51,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 49,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 47,885 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,687 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 41,745 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 40,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,151 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2015 8,886 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LG62 HTE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG62 HTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG62 HTE?

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What year was LG62 HTE registered?

LG62 HTE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LG62 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 HTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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